Utah WISE Initiative

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View Utah's 10-year plan on aging

Thank you to those who attended listening sessions and submitted feedback on the W.I.S.E. Aging Initiative draft recommendations. We heard from hundreds of Utahns throughout this process, including aging service providers, assisted living professionals, hospice professionals, researchers, social workers, and other engaged citizens.

The input and feedback we received from you throughout this process has been incorporated into this final plan, which will help guide the work to improve aging in our state.

Implementation groups will take shape throughout the fall. In the winter and spring, work will begin to define clear project plans and measurable outcomes.

View Utah's 10-year plan on aging

What is the Utah WISE Initiative?

Governor Spencer Cox is focusing on older adults this term through the Utah WISE Initiative. This initiative focuses on improving 4 pillars of aging well:  Wealth, Independence, Security, and Engagement.
Four columns standing side by side, labeled as wealth, independence, security, and engagement.

WISE work groups

After completing our statewide listening tour, 4 workgroups began meeting in September 2025 to discuss strategies and recommendations for each of the 4 pillars. The feedback we received through the listening sessions and the online form informed the workgroups as they developed their recommendations. The final workgroup recommendations were used to draft the 10-year statewide multi-sector plan on aging.